Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Waypoint 5.1.0 Released
Waypoint 5.1.0 has just been released and now supports importing location data from KML. To import KML data simply copy the KML file to the waypoint directory on the device's SD Card, then use the Import Waypoints menu item to load the import dialog. Once the dialog loads you can now select the KML radio button and all the KML files found in the waypoint directory will be displayed in a combo box. Select the file you want to import and provide a Category name to store the waypoints.
Friday, July 13, 2012
New Updates: Waypoint Free, Waypoint Pro, Compass 360 Pro
New updates have been release for Waypoint Free, Waypoint Pro, and Compass 360 Pro.
Waypoint Free 5.0.6 and Waypoint Pro 5.0.5 both received a new units setting dialog to allow the units for altitude to be selected independently of the units selected for speed and distance. This allows the user to choose how altitude should be displayed.
Additionally, the custom map views have been changed to be locked in portrait mode. This was done to maintain a constant view while working with map and not worrying about changing the orientation of the device.
There were a few other changes under the covers that should also improve the performance such as passing information between activities by using the Android Parcelable interface.
Compass 360 Pro received a fix to correct a problem with the landscape layout not properly displaying Latitude and Longitude once the location was acquired.
These updates are all available from Google Play now.
Waypoint Free 5.0.6 and Waypoint Pro 5.0.5 both received a new units setting dialog to allow the units for altitude to be selected independently of the units selected for speed and distance. This allows the user to choose how altitude should be displayed.
Additionally, the custom map views have been changed to be locked in portrait mode. This was done to maintain a constant view while working with map and not worrying about changing the orientation of the device.
There were a few other changes under the covers that should also improve the performance such as passing information between activities by using the Android Parcelable interface.
Compass 360 Pro received a fix to correct a problem with the landscape layout not properly displaying Latitude and Longitude once the location was acquired.
These updates are all available from Google Play now.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Waypoint 5.0.0 Released
The following features have been added to the 5.0.0 release:
Maps:
Displays your current location
Displays Total route/track distance
Displays Distance to next waypoint
Displays Distance from your current location to the selected waypoint
Routes and Tracks will automatically map all route points and
track points that belong to the selected category when the
Plot Waypoints menu option is used.
Set waypoint map now shows your current location and distance from the set waypoint
Coordinates:
You can now enter coordinates in degrees, minutes, or seconds format
when you select the Set Waypoint menu option.
Importing:
Waypoint now supports importing GPX data.
Import waypoints, routes, and tracks.
Upload your GPX file to the Waypoint directory on the SD Card
and select the Import Waypoints menu option.
Backups:
Waypoint's data file can now be backed up via E-mail or you can
choose to upload it to your Google Docs account if you have the Google
Docs app installed.
Exports:
When you export waypoint data you will now be prompted to send the exported data
via E-mail or it will give you the option to upload the data to your Google Docs account
if you have the Google Docs app installed.
Waypoints:
Waypoints can now be given unique markers. There are nine different markers to
choose from. Existing waypoint can be edited to change the marker that is used
when the waypoints are plotted on the map.
Categories:
Categories now support Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks. This option must be set when
the category is created. When importing data from a GPX file the category type is
automatically detected and set.
Compass:
The compass add-on has been change to Compass 360. Compass 360 has
been developed by me as an add-on to Waypoint. This is a fully functional compass that
can run as its own app. When the compass menu is selected you will be prompted to download
Compass 360 Free, if you don't already have it, which is ad supported. If you would like,
you can download Compass 360 Pro which does not include the ads.
Performance:
Waypoint has been optimized to handle large amounts of data to accommodate the potentially
large amount of data that can be imported from GPX files.
Maps:
Displays your current location
Displays Total route/track distance
Displays Distance to next waypoint
Displays Distance from your current location to the selected waypoint
Routes and Tracks will automatically map all route points and
track points that belong to the selected category when the
Plot Waypoints menu option is used.
Set waypoint map now shows your current location and distance from the set waypoint
Coordinates:
You can now enter coordinates in degrees, minutes, or seconds format
when you select the Set Waypoint menu option.
Importing:
Waypoint now supports importing GPX data.
Import waypoints, routes, and tracks.
Upload your GPX file to the Waypoint directory on the SD Card
and select the Import Waypoints menu option.
Backups:
Waypoint's data file can now be backed up via E-mail or you can
choose to upload it to your Google Docs account if you have the Google
Docs app installed.
Exports:
When you export waypoint data you will now be prompted to send the exported data
via E-mail or it will give you the option to upload the data to your Google Docs account
if you have the Google Docs app installed.
Waypoints:
Waypoints can now be given unique markers. There are nine different markers to
choose from. Existing waypoint can be edited to change the marker that is used
when the waypoints are plotted on the map.
Categories:
Categories now support Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks. This option must be set when
the category is created. When importing data from a GPX file the category type is
automatically detected and set.
Compass:
The compass add-on has been change to Compass 360. Compass 360 has
been developed by me as an add-on to Waypoint. This is a fully functional compass that
can run as its own app. When the compass menu is selected you will be prompted to download
Compass 360 Free, if you don't already have it, which is ad supported. If you would like,
you can download Compass 360 Pro which does not include the ads.
Performance:
Waypoint has been optimized to handle large amounts of data to accommodate the potentially
large amount of data that can be imported from GPX files.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Compass 360 Free/Pro Released
Compass 360 is GPS enabled compass that uses the phone's magnetic and GPS sensor to help you navigate to your destination. The main display shows accuracy, satellites locked/satellites in view, magnetic north digital display along with a rotating dial, speed, bearing (once you start moving), latitude and longitude. Reverse geocoding is also supported by clicking on the latitude/longitude text to look up address information on your current location.
Compass 360 Free is ad supported. Compass 360 Pro can be purchased for $0.99.
Compass 360 Free is ad supported. Compass 360 Pro can be purchased for $0.99.
Monday, March 14, 2011
GPS Speed Free/Pro Version 1.0 Released
GPS Speed is a speedometer application. This application provides a great looking speedometer dashboard that integrates some of the latest technology used in today's cars.
- Push to Start
- Tracks top speed
- Times 0-60 mph
Monday, February 28, 2011
Waypoint 4.3.1 Released
Waypoint 4.3.1 has been released. This update resolves the following issues:
Drop down combo boxes not populating
There was an issue with the drop down combo boxes (spinners) used in the Rename Category and Move Waypoint dialogs not being populated on some devices. This issue has been resolved.
Drop down combo boxes not populating
There was an issue with the drop down combo boxes (spinners) used in the Rename Category and Move Waypoint dialogs not being populated on some devices. This issue has been resolved.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Waypoint 4.3.0 Released
Waypoint 4.3.0 has been released. This update adds the following features:
Choose Text Color
This simple improvement can give your app a whole new feel and lets you make the app your own. Six new colors with twelve color combinations have been added.
This version resolves the following issues:
Issues with dialogs and rotation
Most of the work for this release was to resolve an issue with dialogs causing a LeakedWindow exception in the Android run time. This is essentially a memory leak caused by not dismissing any open dialogs when the device is rotated. There was also an issue with the Rename Category and Move Waypoint dialogs that would cause the application to force close if a selection drop down box was open while the device rotated. And lastly, dialogs were not persisted if the device was rotated. All of these issues have been resolved.
Choose Text Color
This simple improvement can give your app a whole new feel and lets you make the app your own. Six new colors with twelve color combinations have been added.
This version resolves the following issues:
Issues with dialogs and rotation
Most of the work for this release was to resolve an issue with dialogs causing a LeakedWindow exception in the Android run time. This is essentially a memory leak caused by not dismissing any open dialogs when the device is rotated. There was also an issue with the Rename Category and Move Waypoint dialogs that would cause the application to force close if a selection drop down box was open while the device rotated. And lastly, dialogs were not persisted if the device was rotated. All of these issues have been resolved.
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